Planning a long road trip: What spare parts should I bring?
Discussion
Make up a list of auto electricians that can be contacted along the way should you have a problem
Relays, don't bother, you can always pull a known good relay from another circuit if need be
Perhaps a fuel pump relay if your car uses the special brown Bosch one with a diode in series with the relay coil (I think it's the relay coil)
Some cable and insulation tape might come in handy, don't forget the wire cutters
Oh, and a bar that will reach the starter motor barrel so that you can give it a good knocking if the starter motor fails
Relays, don't bother, you can always pull a known good relay from another circuit if need be
Perhaps a fuel pump relay if your car uses the special brown Bosch one with a diode in series with the relay coil (I think it's the relay coil)
Some cable and insulation tape might come in handy, don't forget the wire cutters
Oh, and a bar that will reach the starter motor barrel so that you can give it a good knocking if the starter motor fails
I have a bit list of stuff for the cerb for my trip to le Mans.. Off the top of my head, and not definitive -
Big fuse
Oil pressure relief spring + the huge spanner to get it off.
Halfords Pro toolset
Small trolley jack (!)
Jump leads
Tyre sealant
Tyre pressure gauge/pump
Assorted cable ties
Duck tape
Electrical tape
Cable cutters
Impact wrench (just because).
Ctek
Top up oil
Spare fuses
Electrical wire+crimp connectors
Bungee cord
Big fuse
Oil pressure relief spring + the huge spanner to get it off.
Halfords Pro toolset
Small trolley jack (!)
Jump leads
Tyre sealant
Tyre pressure gauge/pump
Assorted cable ties
Duck tape
Electrical tape
Cable cutters
Impact wrench (just because).
Ctek
Top up oil
Spare fuses
Electrical wire+crimp connectors
Bungee cord
I’ve done a couple of Euro trips. I just took a few spare fuses, a throttle cable, some oil and a fuel pump relay, which my Tuscan did actually need. I did have a new throttle cable fitted before each trip too.
My car had hot start issues which were caused by the coil breaking down, this didn’t start until we were in Switzerland, so a bit of a nuisance. I’d probably have that work done next time too.
My car had hot start issues which were caused by the coil breaking down, this didn’t start until we were in Switzerland, so a bit of a nuisance. I’d probably have that work done next time too.
Edited by robsco on Monday 4th April 19:18
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